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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,884.68, 244,041.54 and 105,223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,884.68, 244,041.54 and 105,223.98 is: 145,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,884.68 : 244,041.54 = 105,223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,884.68/244,041.54 = 105,223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,884.68x = 244,041.54 × 105,223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,884.68x = 25,679,022,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,022,124.13/176,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,173.81

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